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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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